IATA: Asia Pacific Demand Remains Robust, Malaysia Set For Sustained Growth

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Asia Pacific remains the world’s fastest-growing aviation region, with demand continuing to outpace capacity amid supply chain pressures, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Rubber Market Closes Lower, Tracking Losses In Regional Futures

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower on Monday, following declines in regional rubber futures markets amid weak economic data from China and other Asian countries, a dealer said.

Tengku Zafrul’s Legacy Marked By Continued Fervour To Scale Up Malaysia’s Trade Competitiveness

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) – Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz not only leaves behind a legacy marked by a continued fervour to scale up Malaysia’s global competitiveness in trade and industry but showed remarkable leadership in being able to lower tariff rates to a more palatable level imposed by the United States.

Malaysian Businesses Among World’s Most Confident On Trade Growth -- HSBC Survey

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses are among the most confident globally about expanding international trade, with 92 per cent expecting growth over the next two years, surpassing the global average of 87 per cent, according to HSBC’s Global Trade Pulse Survey.

Malaysia's October Exports Due To Winning Multi-Market Strategy -- Economist

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s record export growth in October, rising 15.7 per cent year-on-year to RM148.32 billion, the highest ever, highlights the success of its geoeconomic hedge strategy, said IPPFA Sdn Bhd director and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan.

Maharani Freeport To Create 45,000 Jobs, Strengthen Supply Chains - PM Anwar

MUAR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The launch of Maharani Freeport is expected to create thousands of job opportunities and boost Malaysia’s maritime logistics competitiveness and supply chain resilience, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Moody’s Upgrades Malaysia’s Power Sector Outlook To Positive

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Ratings has revised its outlook on Malaysia’s A3-rated power sector to positive from stable, citing the implementation of a new tariff mechanism that enables more timely and effective fuel cost adjustments.

HKTDC Launches AsiaIPEX Creative Hub For Global IP

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has developed the Asia IP Exchange (AsiaIPEX), a free online platform and database showcasing intellectual properties (IPs) around the world.

ICW And BuildXpo 2025 Attracts Nearly 16,000 Visitors, Generates RM1.41 Bln In Potential Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The International Construction Week (ICW) and the Malaysia International Building and Construction Industry Showcase (BuildXpo) 2025 attracted a total of 15,987 industry professionals and trade visitors over three days.

Cheng & Co Expands Mid-shore Wealth Management Presence With Alpadis Trust Labuan Acquisition

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Cheng & Co Group has strengthened its regional wealth management capabilities with the acquisition of Alpadis Trust (Labuan) Limited, now officially renamed Indah International Trust Limited.

Malaysia’s GDP To Grow 4.0 Pct In 2026 On Strong Sectoral Momentum -- MIER

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) expects the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to expand at 4.0 per cent in 2026, supported by continued strength in the services, mining and manufacturing sectors.

Selective Green Energy, Digital Infra, Technology Investments To Lift Malaysia’s Market Long Term - Moomoo

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s equity market may be consolidating in the short term, but selective investments in green energy, digital infrastructure and technology are still well placed to deliver long-term growth.